Northern Sea Centipede [Tomopteris helgolandica]
Description
Tomopteris helgolandica, also known as the Northern Sea Centipede, is a species that inhabits the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. This marine worm displays a bright yellow bioluminescence when disturbed. They are pelagic, meaning they live in the open ocean rather than near the sea floor, and can be found at depths of up to 1000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Tomopterids
Tomopteridae
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| Genus |
Tomopteris
Tomopteris
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